Senior Pre-Construction Estimator

Pirtle Construction Company; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Job summary

Pirtle Construction Company in Fort Lauderdale seeks a senior estimator to lead detailed cost estimates for commercial and public sector projects. You will evaluate drawings, specs, and bid documentation, solicit subcontractor pricing, and coordinate preconstruction activities with project teams.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in construction estimating, a civil engineering or construction management background, and proficiency with iSqFt, Office, SharePoint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field—or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction estimating.
• Proficient in iSqFt (preferred), Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), online plan rooms, SharePoint, and takeoff software.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates from conceptual through final design.
• Evaluate project drawings, specifications, and other documentation.
• Solicit, analyze, and scope subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Coordinate and lead preconstruction meetings with project stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and competitiveness of bids under tight deadlines.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions.
• Oversee the review, analysis, and selection of all subcontractor and vendor proposal solicitations and quotation selection.
• Participate in the successful project development of a procurement plan and secure all major material purchases and subcontractor agreements
• Formulate all indirect project costs: staffing, project schedules, on-site facilities, support costs, with schedule development

Skills

Construction methods

Materials knowledge

Sequencing

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Independent work

Proven estimating experience

Education

Bachelors in civil eng

Equivalent experience

Tools

iSqFt

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Takeoff software

Online plan rooms

Job description

Pirtle Construction Company in Fort Lauderdale seeks a senior estimator to lead detailed cost estimates for commercial and public sector projects. You will evaluate drawings, specs, and bid documentation, solicit subcontractor pricing, and coordinate preconstruction activities with project teams.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in construction estimating, a civil engineering or construction management background, and proficiency with iSqFt, Office, SharePoint.